Race Village

Up to seven VO65 race boats will be docked at Fort Adams within yards of spectators.

The public can view the boats up close from the piers

RACE BOAT EXPERIENCE

A full-size VO65 has been cut in half allows visitors to crawl inside the race boat to experience the cramped quarters and layout of where the
sailors live for nearly nine months. Stand on the deck, and in the cockpit to grip the wheel.

THE GLOBEA 3D cinema inside the giant dome provides the audience with an interactive video to understand what it's like to be a sailor in the race.

TEAM BASESThis is "pit row" for the teams to interact with visitors, meet with their shore crew and sponsors and study weather, courses and conditions. Most of the team bases will have a first floor available for public entrance.

THE BOATYARDA real working boatyard will be action every day
repairing sails, equipment and meeting with teams to help the ocean racing yachts prepare for the Transatlantic leg.

TEST TRACK*Test drive the latest Volvos in the exhilarating test track at the Volvo Pavilion. (*Must be 18 or older
with valid license)

THE GRINDING CHALLENGE

A grinding machine is used on the race boats to control the trim of the sails. Try your hand at this herculean task in the Grinding Challenge.

WISDOMMeet and take a photo with the Volvo Ocean Race Mascot, Wisdom. This light-hearted character delights fans of all ages.

VIRTUAL REALITYTry on the headsets for more adventure and experience the sense of what sailors feel onboard in the grueling conditions.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIESTake a snap in one of the interactive photo opportunities. Keep cameras and phones ready to capture photos of sailors and at one of the Dock-out shows or parade.

SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS

Schools are invited to arrange a field trip between May 9 and 12. email: kim.hapgood@sailnewport.org